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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,475.36, 238,012.89 and 96,006.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,475.36, 238,012.89 and 96,006.86 is: 132,487.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,475.36 : 238,012.89 = 96,006.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,475.36/238,012.89 = 96,006.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,475.36x = 238,012.89 × 96,006.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,475.36x = 22,850,870,208.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,850,870,208.43/172,475.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,487.74

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